Garcinia gummi-gutta
Garcinia gummi-gutta, commonly known as Malabar tamarind or Kudampuli, is a tropical plant celebrated in Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its sour fruit, it contains hydroxycitric acid, which aids weight management and digestion. This versatile botanical serves as both a culinary staple and a potent therapeutic agent in traditional wellness.
- Scientific name: Garcinia gummi-gutta
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Garcinia gummi-gutta, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily centered within the tropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is native to the various landscapes found across India. Within these territories, it thrives in environments that support its unique biological requirements. Consequently, its natural habitat is closely tied to the climatic conditions of this particular South Asian region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia gummi-gutta has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Catechin, Gallic acid, Guttiferone R, Hinokiflavone, Naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Guttiferone R | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hinokiflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Garcinia gummi-gutta has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia gummi-gutta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiviral.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |